Marcell Dareus is a promising young player. The Buffalo Bills realize that, which is why they recently picked up the Pro Bowl defensive tackle's fifth-year option on his rookie contract.

But the 2011 draft pick out of Alabama is in some trouble, Travis Leder of Tuscaloosa's WVUA-TV reported Tuesday. Dareus was arrested Monday night for felony possession of synthetic cannabis, also known as spice.

BREAKING: Cleburne County Sheriff confirms former UA and current Buffalo #Bills DL Marcell Dareus arrested. More details to follow. @wvuatv